How ‘weak sustainability’ helps miners contribute to the UN development goals

Researchers suggest that mining companies should focus on achieving ambitious yet realistic sustainability targets.

Staff Writer | May 18, 2022 | 6:06 am

BHP to speed up Jansen potash mine as Ukraine war weighs on supplies

BHP would bring forward first potash production at Jansen, in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, to 2026 from 2027.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 18, 2022 | 3:47 am

Forrest back at Fortescue helm to speed clean energy push

Andrew Forrest will become executive chairman of a combined Fortescue Group and also lead the metals business for an interim period.

Bloomberg News | May 17, 2022 | 4:34 pm

BHP CEO says supply disruptions may last years; could speed up Jansen project

Mike Henry said the miner may accelerate its potash project in Canada by a year.

Reuters | May 17, 2022 | 7:19 am

ARISE awards two A$10,000 scholarships to engineering students

Awarded by Australian Resources Industry Skills and Education and supported by BHP, funding is aimed at addressing a shortage of engineers in the resources sector by attracting promising students.

Staff Writer | May 16, 2022 | 1:16 pm

Australia’s slow warming to electric cars may get election boost

EV sales in Australia are soaring — led by the almost-ubiquitous Tesla Model 3 — and more brands and models are arriving in the market.

Bloomberg News | May 16, 2022 | 8:02 am

Green metals exports could help Australia lower carbon emissions — study

The Asia-Pacific region's greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced by 8.6% if Australia moves away from fossil fuel-intensive exports.

Staff Writer | May 13, 2022 | 6:07 am

Cobalt tops Critical Materials Risk Index

In addition to ESG risks linked to its extraction, cobalt is at the top of the list because only two countries are in charge of producing and refining the battery metal.

Staff Writer | May 12, 2022 | 5:05 am

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